Britain’s unemployment rate hasn’t been lower since the mid-1970s, as official figures released by the Office for National Statistics show it’s fallen to 4.0%, with 1.15 million fewer unemployed people since 2010. The UK saw a sixth continuous month of real-terms pay increases, with regular
by Rahul Batra Free movement of EU workers has been the cornerstone of UK-EU relations for many years; several hundred thousand low-skilled workers from EU countries are employed each year in jobs predominantly in cleaning, hospitality and the agricultural sector which has historically witnessed a
Seventeen large projects have been awarded £406,667 to increase diversity in politics, the Minister for Women announced today. The new support, from a £1.5 million government fund, will back local projects supporting women and young people, especially disabled people, LGBT people and those from black
Directors who dissolve companies to avoid paying workers or pensions could face hefty fines or be disqualified from running a business for the first time. The government is to press ahead with new plans to safeguard workers, pensions and small suppliers when a company goes
When it comes to buying a house, there’s a lot to think about. From looking into moving companies Winston Salem to finding a job in the area to saving enough money for a deposit, it can be a difficult process. But, many people are finding
The unemployment rate has fallen further this month, to 4%, with a higher proportion of black and ethnic minority (BME) people in work than ever before. As young people in England and Wales await their A-level results on Thursday, the proportion of young people who
London Councils supports the government’s ambition to end rough sleeping, while also highlighting the importance of increasing social housing. Cllr Darren Rodwell, London Council’s Executive member for housing and planning, said: “Reducing homelessness in London requires a massive increase in social housing provision, which is
Hundreds of Battersea residents have been meeting with the Regeneration Team to discuss the proposed development plans for the Winstanley and York Road estates. A planning application is due to be submitted later this year, comprising of an outline planning proposal of the masterplan and detailed proposals
People with hidden disabilities, including autism and mental health conditions will soon have access to Blue Badges, removing the barriers many face to travel. The Blue Badge scheme already means those with physical disabilities can park closer to their destination than other drivers, as they
Care England, the largest representative body for independent providers of social care, has again expressed its disappointment about the conduct of some Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) and Commissioning Support Units (CSUs). Professor Martin Green OBE, Chief Executive of Care England says: “The system simply fails
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